Arizona HB2665 amends manslaughter laws to include causing the death of an unborn child and encouraging minors to commit suicide.

Arizona HB2665 amends the state's manslaughter laws by adding provisions that classify causing the death of an unborn child by injuring the mother as manslaughter. It also criminalizes intentionally providing advice or encouragement to a minor to commit suicide, knowing the minor intends to die by suicide. The bill specifies that "directed communication" includes any targeted online content, such as social media posts or text messages, but excludes general public commentary. Manslaughter under this act is classified as a class 2 felony.

Arizona HB2665 amends manslaughter laws to include causing the death of an unborn child and encouraging minors to commit suicide.

Arizona HB2665 amends the state's manslaughter laws by adding provisions that classify causing the death of an unborn child by injuring the mother as manslaughter. It also criminalizes intentionally providing advice or encouragement to a minor to commit suicide, knowing the minor intends to die by suicide. The bill specifies that "directed communication" includes any targeted online content, such as social media posts or text messages, but excludes general public commentary. Manslaughter under this act is classified as a class 2 felony.